Apostle Kwadwo Safo to be Honored with National Thanksgiving Service in Kumasi

The Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka family are set to host a National Thanksgiving Service on Friday, August 8, to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Engineer Kwadwo Safo. The service is scheduled to commence at 9:00 a.m. at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, serving as a formal occasion for the nation to express gratitude for the contributions of the visionary leader, who passed away recently at the age of 113. This event follows a series of extensive funeral rites that have drawn thousands of mourners from across the country to celebrate a man who became a symbol of Ghanaian industrial and spiritual resilience.

The gathering is expected to attract a high-profile audience, including prominent traditional authorities, respected industrialists, and a wide array of religious leaders. Notable members of the clergy, such as Reverend Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah and Reverend Eastwood Anaba, are among those expected to attend to offer tributes and lead the congregation in prayer. The program will integrate worship and testimonials, focusing on the late Apostle’s multifaceted role as a spiritual father, a philanthropist, and a pioneer in African technological innovation.

Apostle Kwadwo Safo was renowned for his unique approach to ministry, which blended deep spiritual teachings with a practical commitment to national development. As the founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group, he championed the cause of home-grown technology, agriculture, and education. His work in manufacturing vehicles and electronic equipment under the Kantanka brand remains a testament to his vision for a self-reliant Africa. This thanksgiving service provides a dedicated space to reflect on how his innovations have impacted the socio-economic landscape of Ghana over several decades.

This final major commemorative event follows previous memorial services held at the Black Star Square in Accra and a burial ceremony that highlighted his enduring influence. As the nation bids farewell to a man who lived through over a century of Ghana's history, the service in Kumasi is seen as more than a memorial; it is a call to action for the next generation to build upon his foundations of faith and indigenous engineering. The Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka family have expressed their commitment to ensuring that his legacy of charity and innovation continues to flourish in the years to come.